Qminder Blog

By Aubrey Yung Aubrey Yung·

How To Use Customer Behavior Data to Improve Service Efficiency in Government Agencies

Learn how to use customer behavior data to improve public services, reduce wait times, and deliver more personalized experiences with the right tools.

By Maris Pärnamets Maris Pärnamets·

Strategies to Deliver Personalized Experiences in Retail Click-and-Collect Services

Learn simple, practical ways to improve the retail pickup experience using tools like smart check-ins, messaging, queue updates, and customer feedback.

By Aubrey Yung Aubrey Yung·

The Best Alternative Solutions for a Take-a-Number System

Explore smarter alternatives to the take-a-number system. Learn how virtual queues, scheduling, and messaging tools improve service and reduce wait times.

By Aubrey Yung Aubrey Yung·

The Role of Customer Journey Mapping in Enhancing Citizen Satisfaction in Public Service

Discover how customer journey mapping helps public agencies improve citizen satisfaction by fixing service gaps, streamlining steps & improving communication.

By Aleksandra Sõsun Aleksandra Sõsun·

How Queue Management Systems Use Multi-Location Insights to Improve Staff Efficiency

Discover how multi-location insights help improve staff efficiency, service quality, and queue management across branches with one simple dashboard.

By Aleksandra Sõsun Aleksandra Sõsun·

Waitlist Monitor: What It Is and How It Works

A waitlist monitor or a waiting room tv is a digital screen that shows real-time updates on the customer queue.

By Aubrey Yung Aubrey Yung·

What Customer Journey Mapping Is and How to Create it

Learn what customer journey mapping is, how to create one, and how it helps public services improve citizen satisfaction across every service touchpoint.

By Aubrey Yung Aubrey Yung·

Customer Satisfaction Metrics You Need to Be Tracking

Learn the top customer satisfaction metrics, how to track them, and how to use the insights to improve service quality and build long-term customer trust.

By Aleksandra Sõsun Aleksandra Sõsun·

How to Reduce Bottlenecks and Improve Customer Flow in Public Sector Agencies with Customer Flow Management System

Discover 7 smart strategies to reduce bottlenecks and improve customer experience flow in public sector services with a customer flow management system.

By Maris Pärnamets Maris Pärnamets·

How to Choose a Queue Management System?

Looking for the best queue management system? Discover how to choose the right one and explore top tools to improve customer experience and reduce wait times.

By Aubrey Yung Aubrey Yung·

How Service Intelligence Helps You Run a Smarter Business

Learn how service intelligence helps businesses improve wait times, staff performance & customer service across all locations with real-time, actionable data.

By Aubrey Yung Aubrey Yung·

Best Practices for Managing High-Demand DMV Services

Discover best practices for managing high-demand DMV services. Learn how to enhance the DMV experience with smarter workflows and DMV online services.

By Aleksandra Sõsun Aleksandra Sõsun·

Appointments Is Here: A New Chapter for Visitor Management

Offer scheduled visits alongside walk-ins! Appointments brings structure, clarity, and control to your daily service flow.

By Aubrey Yung Aubrey Yung·

The Best and Worst Times to Visit a Hospital: A Guide to Minimizing Wait Times

Learn the best and worst times to visit a hospital, what affects Patient Waiting Times, and how tools like Qminder help reduce waiting time and stress.

By Aubrey Yung Aubrey Yung·

Why Are Hospital Wait Times in Canada So Long?

Discover why hospital wait times in Canada are so long. Explore key challenges, impacts, and how better queue management can improve the healthcare experience.

By Aleksandra Sõsun Aleksandra Sõsun·

5 Ways to Enhance Customer Experience in Government Services Like DMVs and City Halls

Discover 5 proven ways to improve customer experience in government services like DMVs and city halls, with tips to reduce waits and boost satisfaction.

By Aubrey Yung Aubrey Yung·

The Beginner’s Guide to Queuing theory

Learn what queuing theory is, why it matters, and how it applies to real-life services—from retail to healthcare. A simple, human-friendly beginner’s guide

By Aleksandra Sõsun Aleksandra Sõsun·

7 Key Strategies for Efficient Resource Allocation in Local Government Services

Learn 7 practical strategies to improve resource allocation in local government services. Boost efficiency, manage demand, and deliver better public service.

By Aubrey Yung Aubrey Yung·

How to Improve Customer Communication With SMS Text Messaging

Learn how to improve customer communication with SMS. From real-time updates to feedback collection, discover why Qminder is the tool your team needs.

By Aleksandra Sõsun Aleksandra Sõsun·

5 Reasons Virtual Queues Are Essential for Local Government Services Like DMVs and City Halls

Learn why a DMV virtual queue is essential for local government offices. Cut wait times, ease stress, and improve service with a smart virtual queuing system.

By Maris Pärnamets Maris Pärnamets·

Improving CSAT in Local Government Services: Effective Strategies and Tools

Discover how local governments can improve CSAT with better queue management, real-time feedback, and citizen-focused service tools like Qminder.

By Aleksandra Sõsun Aleksandra Sõsun·

Introducing Appointments: Now Scheduling the Future of Queuing

Qminder Appointments is here: offer scheduled visits alongside walk-ins, streamline service, and manage both flows in one place.

By Aubrey Yung Aubrey Yung·

Are Walk-Ins More Efficient Than Appointments?

Are walk-ins more efficient than appointments? Learn the pros, cons, and how queue systems like Qminder help manage both for smoother hospital operations.

By Aleksandra Sõsun Aleksandra Sõsun·

How Local Governments Can Use Data-Driven Insights to Improve Queue Flow and Citizen Satisfaction

Discover how local governments can use data-driven insights to improve queue flow management and boost citizen satisfaction in city halls, DMVs, and beyond.

By Maris Pärnamets Maris Pärnamets·

Best Practices for Managing Customer Flow in High-Traffic Government and Public Service Environments

Struggling with long lines and crowded lobbies? Learn best practices and tools for effective customer flow management in government & public service settings.

By Aubrey Yung Aubrey Yung·

7 Strategies to Optimize Patient Flow in Healthcare

Learn how to optimize patient flow in healthcare using digital tools like self check-in kiosks and queue systems to reduce delays and improve care delivery.

By Rauno Rüngas Rauno Rüngas·

HIPAA & SOC 2 Compliance in Digital Queue Systems: Best Practices for Secure Operations

Ensure secure operations with HIPAA & SOC 2-compliant digital queue systems. Learn best practices to protect sensitive data in clinics and public offices.

By Maris Pärnamets Maris Pärnamets·

How Queue Systems Can Improve Customer Experience and Reduce the Effects of Waiting in Healthcare

Discover how modern queue systems help hospitals reduce wait times, boost patient satisfaction, and streamline operations for better care delivery.

By Aubrey Yung Aubrey Yung·

What Is Virtual Queuing? A Guide to Virtual Queues

Virtual queue management systems improve wait times, boost efficiency, and enhance service. Learn how Qminder is the ideal solution for your needs.

By Aleksandra Sõsun Aleksandra Sõsun·

How Investing in Self-Service Kiosks Helps Queuing

Discover how self-service kiosks improve queuing, boost efficiency, reduce wait times, and enhance customer experience across industries.

By Aubrey Yung Aubrey Yung·

Single-Line Queues Vs Multiple-Line Queues: Which One Is Better?

Single-line queues vs multiple-line queues: which is better for managing customers? Let's talk about the pros and cons of single and multi-line queues.

By Aubrey Yung Aubrey Yung·

How to Reduce Patient Wait Times in Hospitals

Reduce patient wait times with queue management and appointment scheduling that streamline check-ins, balance walk-ins, and optimize staff efficiency.

By Rauno Rüngas Rauno Rüngas·

Key Factors That Affect Service Time in Government Services and How to Manage Them

Discover key factors that affect service time in government offices and learn how tools like Qminder help improve efficiency, satisfaction, and staff workflow.

By Rauno Rüngas Rauno Rüngas·

Queueing Theory vs. Practical Queue Management: What Public Sector Agencies Can Learn

Discover how queuing theory compares to practical queue management in the public sector. Learn how real tools improve service delivery, efficiency & satisfaction.

By Aubrey Yung Aubrey Yung·

Why Hospital Wait Times Are So Long

Discover why hospital wait times are so long and explore smart strategies to reduce delays, improve patient flow, and enhance the overall care experience.

By Aleksandra Sõsun Aleksandra Sõsun·

What Are Self Check-in Kiosks and How Can They Improve Service Efficiency in Local Government?

Discover how self check-in kiosks streamline citizen services in local government, reduce wait times, and boost staff efficiency with real-time digital tools.

By Aleksandra Sõsun Aleksandra Sõsun·

Why Your City or Government Department Should Switch to a Paperless Queue System

Discover why your city or government department should switch to a paperless queue system. Improve wait times, efficiency, and citizen satisfaction today.

By Aleksandra Sõsun Aleksandra Sõsun·

How Appointment Scheduling Systems Enhance Customer Experience in Government Services

Discover how appointment scheduling systems like Qminder help local governments reduce wait times, boost accessibility, and improve public service delivery.

By Aleksandra Sõsun Aleksandra Sõsun·

How Appointment Scheduling Reduces Administrative Burden in Local Government Agencies

Discover how appointment scheduling software helps local government agencies cut admin workload, streamline citizen services, and improve efficiency.

By Aleksandra Sõsun Aleksandra Sõsun·

7 Features to Look for in Appointment Systems for Local Government Services

Learn how automated appointment scheduling in public offices boosts efficiency, reduces wait times, and improves customer satisfaction.

By Aleksandra Sõsun Aleksandra Sõsun·

The Problem With Government Office Wait Times And How to Solve It

Struggling with long wait times in government offices? Discover the causes, impact, and smart solutions like Qminder to streamline the visitor experience.

By Maris Pärnamets Maris Pärnamets·

10+ Best Waitlist App and Software [Updated 2025]

Discover the top waitlist apps in 2025 for restaurants, healthcare, and retail. Compare features and pricing to find the best fit for your business needs.

By Maris Pärnamets Maris Pärnamets·

Why Automated Appointment Scheduling is Key for High-Volume Services in Public Offices

Learn how automated appointment scheduling in public offices boosts efficiency, reduces wait times, and improves customer satisfaction.

By Maris Pärnamets Maris Pärnamets·

7 Ways Personalized Service Can Transform Customer Satisfaction

Discover 7 powerful ways personalized service can boost customer satisfaction, build loyalty, and set your business apart in today’s competitive market.

By Maris Pärnamets Maris Pärnamets·

The Benefits of Appointment Scheduling Software in DMV and City Hall

Discover how appointment scheduling software can improve efficiency, reduce wait times, and enhance citizen satisfaction in government offices.

By Aleksandra Sõsun Aleksandra Sõsun·

7 Best Appointment Scheduling Tools for Citizen Engagement in Public Services (2025)

The best government appointment scheduling softwares are Qminder, Acuity Scheduling, Setmore, Square Appointments & Appointy.

By Aleksandra Sõsun Aleksandra Sõsun·

How Improving Citizen Flow Can Deliver Measurable ROI for Local Governments

Optimize citizen flow can deliver measurable ROI by lowering operational costs and enhancing resource allocation.

By Aleksandra Sõsun Aleksandra Sõsun·

Maximizing Customer Satisfaction in Local Government Offices with Appointment Scheduling Tools

Learn how appointment scheduling tools can enhance efficiency, reduce wait times, and improve customer satisfaction in local government offices.

By Rauno Rüngas Rauno Rüngas·

Understanding FIFO: First-In, First-Out in Queue Management

Learn about FIFO queue management, its benefits, and how it improves customer satisfaction, operational efficiency, and service fairness across industries.

By Maris Pärnamets Maris Pärnamets·

Customer Satisfaction – Make Your Customer Addicted to Your Business

Improve customer service with cost-effective solutions, streamline operations, and boost loyalty by addressing common challenges with modern technology

By Maris Pärnamets Maris Pärnamets·

Top 10 Qless Alternatives for a Queue Management System

Discover the top 10 Qless alternatives for effective queue management systems, designed to enhance customer experience, reduce wait times, and improve efficiency.

By Maris Pärnamets Maris Pärnamets·

9 Best Strategies to Reduce No-Shows

Struggling with patient no-shows? Discover 9 actionable strategies to reduce missed appointments, improve attendance, and enhance patient experience.

By Maris Pärnamets Maris Pärnamets·

How Queue Management Software Helps Government Offices

We associate public service with long wait times, but it doesn't have to be this way. A digital queue system can set things right for government offices.

By Aleksandra Sõsun Aleksandra Sõsun·

What is Customer Experience and Why is It Important in the Government Sector?

Discover why customer experience is crucial in the government sector, how it impacts public trust, and how better service delivery improves citizen satisfaction.

By Aleksandra Sõsun Aleksandra Sõsun·

Queue Management Systems: Cost vs. Benefits Analysis for Public Sector Agencies

Reduce wait times and improve efficiency with a queue management system. Explore the cost vs. benefits for public agencies & how the right system enhances service.

By Aleksandra Sõsun Aleksandra Sõsun·

How Virtual Queuing Can Solve the DMV’s Long Wait Times

Reduce DMV wait times with virtual queuing. Discover how digital solutions improve efficiency, customer experience, and streamline operations for better service.

By Rauno Rüngas Rauno Rüngas·

Walk-in vs. Appointment Scheduling: Choosing the Best Approach

Explore the pros and cons of walk-ins vs appointment scheduling & how the right approach with appointment queue management software can enhance business efficiency.

By Aleksandra Sõsun Aleksandra Sõsun·

Local Government Software Solutions: ERP, CRM, Accounting & More

Discover cutting-edge local government software solutions designed to streamline operations, enhance efficiency, and empower your community.

By Maris Pärnamets Maris Pärnamets·

Public Sector Customer Service: Challenges and Best Practices

Discover effective strategies to transform public sector customer service and enhance citizen engagement in this comprehensive guide.

By Maris Pärnamets Maris Pärnamets·

Government Customer Experience: Challenges & Best Practices

Explore the importance of government customer experience, key challenges, and effective strategies for comprehensive CX improvement and success.

By Aleksandra Sõsun Aleksandra Sõsun·

Why Does the US Government Move So Slowly (Quick Answer)

Explore why the US government moves so slowly and learn how factors like partisan politics, regulatory hurdles, and public expectations shape decision-making.

By Andri Annuka Andri Annuka·

Federal Agency Customer Experience Act: Key Insights & Impacts

Discover how the Federal Agency Customer Experience Act is reshaping government services and boosting public satisfaction with better CX standards.

By Maris Pärnamets Maris Pärnamets·

Best Queue Management Systems in 2025

Explore the best queue management software, including Qminder, JRNI, and Qmatic. Compare features, pricing, and find the right solution for your business needs.

By Aleksandra Sõsun Aleksandra Sõsun·

What is GovTech? Benefits + Strategies Explained

Discover what GovTech is, how it's transforming government services, and the challenges and opportunities it brings for modern governance.

By Aleksandra Sõsun Aleksandra Sõsun·

Government Data Analytics: Types, Applications, and Tools

Discover how Government Data Analytics transforms public services with insights into tools, strategies, and best practices for data-driven governance.

By Aleksandra Sõsun Aleksandra Sõsun·

Limited English Proficiency (LEP): Best Practices & More

Discover the challenges faced by individuals with limited English proficiency and explore effective solutions to enhance communication and service delivery.

By Aleksandra Sõsun Aleksandra Sõsun·

Qminder Secures €3M Seed Funding to Revolutionize Service Flow Management

Qminder, a service flow management tool for government entities like city halls, secures €3M in seed funding to enhance customer experience.

By Maris Pärnamets Maris Pärnamets·

How to migrate to Qminder from Qless

Qminder is the best alternative to Qless! Check our guide on how to migrate your Qless queuing system to Qminder. Set it up in minutes.

By Maris Pärnamets Maris Pärnamets·

32 Best Virtual Queue Systems – Free & Paid

See the best free and paid virtual queuing systems including queue management features such as remote check-in, notifications, and more.

By Maris Pärnamets Maris Pärnamets·

Top 5 Qudini Alternatives for a Queuing System

Check the latest list of best Qudini and Veriny alternatives for walk-in visitor queue management systems and appointment booking.

By Maris Pärnamets Maris Pärnamets·

25+ Best Patient Queuing Software

Check our list of best patient queuing and patient check-in systems to shorten patient wait times. Collect data about your hospital waiting room, and patient check-in services and improve patient satisfaction.

By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov·

What is Queue Management System? A Definitive Guide

This is the ultimate guide to queue management and queuing systems. Learn more about queue management and the benefits of a queue management system.

By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov·

4 Ideas to Reduce Customer Service Wait Times

The key to reducing wait time and making queues shorter is to make them enjoyable. Here are 4 simple ways to solve queuing problems.

By Maris Pärnamets Maris Pärnamets·

4 Strategies to Reduce the Turnover Rate Among Medical Receptionists

Understand the cause of high turnover in healthcare and apply these strategies to improve staff satisfaction at your medical front desk for medical receptionists.

By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov·

5 Reasons Why Hospital Queues Are So Long

Ever wondered why it takes you a lot of time to receive treatment in a hospital? Here are 5 reasons why hospital queues are so long and how to fix them.

By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov·

The Importance of Greeting Your Patients

First impressions matter. All it takes to improve hospital experience is to treat your patients with respect, by greeting them using their first name.

By Aubrey Yung Aubrey Yung·

8 Queue Management System Features Your Business Needs

What separates a good queuing system from a great one? Let's take a look at the list of 8 most important queue management system features.

By Maris Pärnamets Maris Pärnamets·

A Guide to Implementing Queue Management Systems

Learn how to implement the different types of queuing systems such as virtual queuing, take a number machine, and self-check-in kiosks. Check the queuing systems’ pricing and hardware requirements before you decide.

By Giorgi Lobzhanidze Giorgi Lobzhanidze·

The Ultimate Waiting Room Checklist: 65+ Ways to Enhance Your Space [PDF]

Download Qminder's ultimate checklist for 65+ tips and best practices on how to improve the waiting room experience in 2023.

By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov·

How to Improve Patient Satisfaction in Hospitals

This is a guide to improving patient satisfaction in hospitals and clinics? Learn why patient satisfaction is important and how to achieve it.

By Giorgi Lobzhanidze Giorgi Lobzhanidze·

How to Enhance Your Customer Waiting Room Experience: #QminderAsks

Nobody likes waiting, but perhaps there is a way to makes customer waiting experience pleasant? Find out in today's issue of #QminderAsks!

By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov·

7 Powerful Customer Service Phrases to Use

This is a list of 7 powerful customer service phrases. Learn how to make a positive impact on customer experience with these simple words.

By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov·

The Effect of No-Show Appointments on Patients and Hospitals

This is an in-depth article about the effects of no-shows on healthcare. Learn how missed appointments cost hospitals 150 billion dollars a year and how to reduce the no-show rates.

By Aubrey Yung Aubrey Yung·

4 Levels of Customer Loyalty: How to Keep Your Clients

This is a guide to customer loyalty. Find out the four stages of customer loyalty and learn the steps you need to take to improve customer satisfaction.

By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov·

The Language of Queuing: Correct Etymology, Definition, and Uses

Is is "queue" or is it "que"? Is it "in line" or is it "on line"? Find out the correct etymology, usage and definition of queuing terms.

By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov·

What Is a Queuing System? Definition, Examples, and Benefits

What is a queuing system and does your business need one? This is a guide to virtual queuing systems that provides examples of queue systems.

By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov·

7 Common Customer Service Phrases to Avoid

This is a list of 7 customer service phrases to avoid when talking to customers. Learn which customer service phrases you should never say.

By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov·

Introducing Qminder's New and Improved Service View

We've updated Qminder's Service New and introduced exciting new features. Learn about the upcoming changes and the process behind their design.

By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov·

Why You Should Listen to Your Customers (And Why You Shouldn’t)

This is an article on how listening to customers improves the experience and benefits your business. Learn why you both should, and shouldn't, listen to your customers.

By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov·

11 Ways to Make Customers Fall in Love With Your Brand

How do you make customers fall in love with your business brand? This guide will help you increase customer engagement and loaylty.

By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov·

Back in the USSR: The Art of Soviet Queues

You think you have it bad with long queues? Let's go a few decades back, to the Soviet Union bread lines. Today's essay is "Customer service in the USSR".

By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov·

Free Sign-Up & Sign-In Sheet Templates [PDF]

Download free, printable sign-in sheet and sign-up templates. Get medical, visitor, event and student sign-up sheets in PDF.

By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov·

70 Customer Service Quotes to Keep You Inspired

This is a list of 70 inspirational and motivational quotes about customer service. Get inspired by these excellent customer service quotes, sayings and proverbs.

By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov·

7 Insanely Powerful Strategies to Manage Customer Wait Times

This is a beginner's guide to managing customer wait times. Learn these 7 useful service strategies to reduce waiting times for your customers.

By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov·

Make Your Event Successful With a Queue Management System

An event queue management system helps organize public events and manage in-person attendees. Coordinate a successful event with a virtual queuing system.

By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov·

It’s Official: Qminder Is SOC 2 Type II Compliant

Qminder takes your data privacy seriously, and we've got SOC 2 Type II certification to prove it.

By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov·

Qminder Introduces Total Time for the Service View

Qminder introduces Total Time — a brand new time indicator that helps prioritize customer for the ultimate fair queuing experience.

By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov·

Improving Service Intelligence With Qminder’s Latest Update

Qminder brings you new and improved service intelligence with our latest batch of product updates.

By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov·

Happy Birthday! Qminder Turns 10 Years Old

Qminder turns 10 years old! Join us 'round the bonfire as we share the stories of how Qminder came to be.

By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov·

Scan COVID-19 Vaccine Certificates With Qminder

Improve customer experience by letting customers self-scan their COVID-19 vaccine certificates and COVID passes.

By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov·

Improving Performance Tracking With Our Latest Update

The latest Qminder update brings you the improved Team Performance page, to help you assess team's effectiveness and guide your decisions.

By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov·

How McDonald’s Self-Service Kiosks Changed the Customer Experience Game

McDonald's invested in self-service technology to achieve even greater profitability. Learn how to benefit your business with self-service kiosks.

By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov·

5 Reasons Why Your Customers Leave Your Business

39% of consumers will avoid your shop after one negative experience. Want to know what makes them leave your business? Here are 5 main reasons.

By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov·

Staffing & Scheduling With a Queue Management System

Make better staffing and scheduling decisions with a smart queue management system.

By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov·

Consumer Behavior During and After Pandemic: 4 Trends to Watch

One of the casualties of the coronavirus pandemic was consumer behavior. It has changed in both major and subtle ways that businesses need to account with.

By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov·

Introducing New Visitor History

Qminder's Visitor History has just got a new upgrade! Manage your visitors even faster with newly-improved dashboard.

By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov·

Optimizing Business Through Smart Queue Management Analytics

Queue management isn't really about waiting lines; it's about data. Data provided by queuing solutions can help you optimize your business.

By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov·

Digitizing Queue Token Dispensers

Queue token dispensers are one of the best tools to manage customer crowds, but there is a way to make them even better — by going digital.

By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov·

Queue Management in Test Labs - Making Clinic Visits Safe

As test labs and clinics buckle under the pressure, it's time they adopted a queue management system to help them maintain capacity and keeps patients safe.

By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov·

60+ Queue Management Facts and Statistics You Should Know in 2021

The most relevant queue management statistics and facts 2021. A regularly updated list of facts and numbers on queuing and customer experience.

By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov·

How the City of Greensboro Manages Its Walk-In Visitors

Despite the pandemic, the City of Greensboro manages its walk-in visitors with ease, speed and security — all thanks to the Qminder queuing system.

By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov·

Building Great Queue Management: A Step-by-Step Guide for Any Business

Queue management is something that a lot of companies do, but few excel at. Join the ranks of the latter with our step-by-step guide to great queuing.

By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov·

Patient Journey Mapping: Making Healthcare Experience Better for All

Patient journey mapping is a way of visualizing the service experiences of patients over time. Here's why hospitals and clinics should use it.

By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov·

Speed Matters: 10 Tips for Delivering Faster Customer Service

Providing time-sensitive customer service at a faster rate is how you stand apart from competitors. Here are 10 tips on how to deliver faster service.

By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov·

The World's Most Famous and Longest Queues

The history of the world has known many long queues, but only few get the unfortunate honor to be called The Longest Queues Ever. And here they are...

By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov·

How ViaVan Enables Fast Driver Onboarding With Qminder

What sets ridesharing companies apart from other transportation providers is service excellence. See how ViaVan achieves this excellence even in onboarding.

By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov·

Qminder Introduces Improved Google Sheets Integration

Qminder's improved Google Sheets integration enhances customer data analytics, giving you tools for more accurate service decisions. See how to upgrade now.

By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov·

9 Proven Benefits of Online Queue Management Systems

From reducing wait times to boosting revenues, there are a lot of benefits of using a queue management system. Here are 9 biggest benefits.

By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov·

How Takealot Leverages Queuing Software to Enhance Order Collection

Learn how Takealot, one of the largest ecommerce retailers in Africa, uses queuing technology to decrease wait times and improve visitor satisfaction.

By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov·

10 Lessons From Qminder’s Remote Work Trip to Georgia

Ever wondered what it's like to work remotely? Before becoming a digital nomad, consider reading our remote work guide, based on our experiences in Georgia.

By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov·

Retail Checklist: Tips for Managing Crowds on Black Friday

Are your ready for shopper crowds on Black Friday? We bring you a retail checklist to make sure Black Friday 2019 will be your most successful day yet.

By Giorgi Lobzhanidze Giorgi Lobzhanidze·

How to Train Service Staff for Peak Hours

Does your staff have everything it needs to provide great service? What about during peak times? Learn what you can do to make your staff's life easier.

By Giorgi Lobzhanidze Giorgi Lobzhanidze·

St. John’s Medical Center: The Epitome of Patient-Centered Care

Does healthcare only include medical services, or is there more to it? St. John's Medical Center shows that even queuing plays a role in patient care.

By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov·

Using the Data From People Counters to Boost Service

People counters help measure footfall, i.e. the number of visitors, but they also help you measure the effectiveness of your customer service strategy.

By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov·

The Cost of Queues: How Improper Queue Management Affects Your Bottom Line

Time for some queuing theory: what is the cost of waiting in customer service? You'd be surprised how much revenue you miss out on by not fixing queues.

By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov·

Weighing the Options: Can Queue-Jumping Be Fair?

Just imagine: you're standing in line for hours and as your turn is coming, somebody jumps in. Is queue-jumping ever called for? You may be surprised...

By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov·

Girteka Logistics: Managing Candidate Visits

Even when there's only one day a year when you have queues, a queue management system is a must. See how Girteka Logistics manage their visitors.

By Giorgi Lobzhanidze Giorgi Lobzhanidze·

How to Successfully Merge Offline and Online

What's the difference between offline and online, and which one is better? Today we're joined by Larry Kim, who gives tips on merging offline and online.

By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov·

Berkeley Rec Sports: Managing Visitor Experience

Passport renewal is usually characterized by long waiting times. But does it have to be this way? Berkeley Rec Sports proves that there is a solution.

By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov·

LHV: Managing 170,000+ Clients With a Digital Queuing System

What do banks know about customer service? LHV knows a lot, actually! Learn how LHV boosted and personalized their service by reducing queues in banks.

By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov·

5 Key Takeaways From the X4 Conference

The X4 experience management conference organized by Qualtrics gathers the world's leading experience experts under one roof. Here are 5 lessons from it.

By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov·

Mowasalat: Effectively Handling Over 7,000 Drivers

Mowasalat, a forward-thinking transportation company from Qatar, is a shining example of how to treat employees fairly, and help them achieve more.

By Ester Brierley Ester Brierley·

Deliver Wow Customer Service: 5 Ways to Improve Waiting Experience

It's the experience economy, and your customers want you to "wow" them. Even waiting experience is greatly improved through wow customer service.

By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov·

7 Japanese Words That Teach Great Customer Service

What do we know about Japan? Anime, sushi, samurai, Kurosawa, and... customer service! Learn these 7 Japanese words to master their customer service craft.

By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov·

11 Queue Strategy Tips, Explained in Fewer Than 140 Characters

Of what use are the tips that are so long, you can't even memorize them? Here are 11 queue strategy tips that can fit in a single Twitter post.

By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov·

The Periodic Table of Customer Service Elements

Customer relationship, like all relationships, is built on chemistry. In today's class, we are looking at the periodic table of customer service elements.

By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov·

6 Customer Experience Trends in Healthcare

Patient experience becomes more and more important. To help serve patients better, take a look at six main customer experience trends in healthcare.

By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov·

Beacon OHSS: A New Approach to Customer Service

What is rockstar customer service and how to achieve it? Take a master class from Beacon OHSS to learn how to treat your visitors the right way.

By Giorgi Lobzhanidze Giorgi Lobzhanidze·

Customer Experience Vs. Product: What's More Important?

Customer experience versus product: what should you invest in to get the most bang for your buck? CX is increasingly more relevant to business success.

By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov·

iShop Guatemala: How to Reduce Wait Times by Half

iShop is the leading Apple Premium reseller in the Republic of Guatemala. The secret to their success? Simple, they care about customer experience.

By Giorgi Lobzhanidze Giorgi Lobzhanidze·

A Gentleman's Guide to Queuing Etiquette

Queues are already stressful, so why needlessly escalate the tension? Learn proper queuing manners, with A Gentleman's Guide to Queuing Etiquette.

By Giorgi Lobzhanidze Giorgi Lobzhanidze·

How Nike Can Help Brick-and-Mortar Survive the E-commerce Wave

Nike's famous slogan is the kind of advice that can be applied to almost any situation. Even when improving the customer service, you've got to Just Do It!

By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov·

ToastMe Visitor Management

Sometimes, the best use of technology is the most straightforward. See how ToastMe manages its visitors traffic thanks to Qminder queue management system.

By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov·

What Patient Experience Can Learn From Customer Experience

What is patient experience and is it related to customer experience? It seems that healthcare could learn something from retail, despite their difference.

By Giorgi Lobzhanidze Giorgi Lobzhanidze·

The CEO Guide to Customer Experience

Customer experience is not just some extra value you give to customers; it's a philosophy you need to adopt. Even as a CEO, you need to understand CX.

By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov·

Montgomery Water Works Visitor Management

Everyone can benefit from implementing great customer service, even a water services company. Montgomery Water Works is a testament to that.

By Giorgi Lobzhanidze Giorgi Lobzhanidze·

Happy Employees Make Happy Customers

Every business owner wants to make customers happy, but aren't you forgetting about someone? Employees need some love too if you want to achieve success.

By Giorgi Lobzhanidze Giorgi Lobzhanidze·

25 Most Important Customer Experience Statistics

Numbers may not tell the entire story, but to understand the importance of customer experience, you need to know these customer experience statistics.

By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov·

La Cité Student Management

Is it ever too late to learn? La Cité, a major community college in Canada, proves that in education, as in retail, experience is king.

By Giorgi Lobzhanidze Giorgi Lobzhanidze·

Travelwise Visitor Management Solution

Travelwise found a way to not only efficiently manage their expo visitors but also provide incredible customer service experiences.

By Giorgi Lobzhanidze Giorgi Lobzhanidze·

Customer Service – To Automate, or Not to Automate, That Is the Question

Automated customer service offers a lot of perks, but is it really the best choice? Find out the downs and ups of both automated and non-automated service.

By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov·

The Key to Succeeding Like an Apple Store

You're only as good as your teacher, so who better to learn retail success from than Apple? It's not about product anymore, it's about customer experience.

By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov·

City of Manhattan Beach Visitor Management

The city of Manhattan Beach is a close-knit community that has prospered thanks in no small part to their understanding of what makes experiences great.

By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov·

GDT Visitor Management at Cisco Live

GDT is an IT solutions provider that specializes in delivering excellent visitor management and visitor experiences powered by advanced technologies.

By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov·

Creating a Customer Empathy Map

Understanding your customers is a long, exhausting journey. And just like any other journey, you can't take this one without a map — a customer empathy map.

By Giorgi Lobzhanidze Giorgi Lobzhanidze·

8 Customer Service Lessons You Need to Learn

There's no shortcut to implementing great customer service, but there are shortcuts to learning about. Take a look at 8 important customer service lessons.

By Giorgi Lobzhanidze Giorgi Lobzhanidze·

Personalized Customer Experience in Retail

Nobody enjoys cold, impersonal customer service. In the age of individuality and diversity, personalization is a key aspect of good customer experience.

By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov·

Self-Service as the Future of Customer Service

If you want to do something right, you have to do it yourself — that's the idea behind self-service, an increasingly important part of customer service.

By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov·

5 Customer Experience Mistakes to Avoid

Understanding what your customer want is not only about what to do, but also what not to do. Here are top 5 customer experience mistakes you ought to avoid.

By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov·

What is the Customer Experience Pyramid?

93% of customer experience initiatives are bound to fail. To help you understand why this happens, take a look at the customer experience pyramid.

By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov·

Oakland Airport Employee Management

Oakland Airport is a leading example of how companies can take up innovations to make the life of their employees better.

By Lucy Benton Lucy Benton·

How to Ask Questions to Get Customer Feedback

Getting customer feedback is not only about questions, but asking the right questions at the right time. Want valuable feedback? Follow these guidelines.

By Aubrey Yung Aubrey Yung·

7 Customer Retention Strategies That Really Work

Getting customers is one thing, but how do you retain them? Customer retention is no easy task, unless you try these 7 tested and proven strategies.

By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov·

9 Healthy Habits of Customer Service Agents

Customer service is something you can always get better at. As long as you stick to these healthy habits of customer service, you should enjoy success.

By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov·

The Future is Here — New Qminder Feature

Greeting customers is important but also tedious. If only there was someone to do it for you... No worries, your savior is here — and his name is Steve.

By Gloria Kopp Gloria Kopp·

7 Ways to Make Customers Happy With Your Writing Skills

Is writing important to customer service? If you don't want to scare potential customers away, you need to learn this 7 valuable writing skills.

By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov·

Ola Visitor Management System

Ola, one of the largest ride-sharing companies, proves that customer service matters. With Qminder's help, they hope to improve their service even further.

By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov·

How to Show Empathy to Customers

Can empathy be taught? Only if you're willing to put yourself in your customer's shoes. Empathy begins with understanding another person's perspective.

By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov·

How to Train Your Employees in Customer Service

"Customer service is important" is not something that needs to be explained. What needs to be done, however, is training your employees in customer service.

By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov·

Westchester Community College Student Management

Despite being the county's largest university, Westchester Community College found a way to effortlessly manage 24,000 students. Why not learn from them?

By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov·

Why You Hate Waiting in Line

Do you hate queues? Well, get in line! Though hating queues is natural, people don't usually address why they feel this way about waiting. Let's find out.

By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov·

37 Stats You Didn't Know About Customer Service

Ever wanted to tell someone about the importance of customer service but didn't know how? Our handy guide with 37 quick stats about CX has got you covered!

By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov·

8 HIPAA Myths, Explained and Debunked

HIPAA is surrounded by many misunderstandings and myths. Why don't we debunk some of them? Welcome to the first episode of Mythbusters: the HIPAA edition!

By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov·

Qminder Is Now HIPAA-Compliant

Now that Qminder is HIPAA-compliant, the question is... What is HIPAA? It's something we need to explore to explain how it may benefit your business.

By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov·

Queue Barriers: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

This is a guide to queue barriers, belt barriers and stanchions. Learn the pros and cons of retractable queue belt barriers.

By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov·

How to Reduce Queues in Banks

Nowhere are queues more apparent and aggressive than in banks. But the solution to this poor customer service epidemic is easier than you may think...

By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov·

Why the Other Line Always Moves Faster Than Yours

Have you ever felt the other queues moved faster than yours? Are you just that unlucky or is it a trick of your mind? Let's get to the bottom of this...

By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov·

Qualities of Good Queue Design

Modern times are all about good, sleek design. Queue management is no different: designing your waiting experience is a crucial step towards success.

By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov·

How to Manage Queues in Restaurants

"Stay hungry" is a good slogan for startups, but not your restaurant. Without queue management, you risk losing clients after making them wait for too long.

By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov·

The Power of Using Customer Names

What's in a name? If it comes to your customers and your business, then a lot. There is a science to using your customers' names for that personal touch.

By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov·

Why Great Customer Service Begins With a Smile

There's no better way to know that your customer service is working than see your customer smile. But should you too turn your frown upside down?

By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov·

5 Easy Steps to Better Waiting Line Experience

Every customer wants to have a better waiting line experience. But what steps you need to take to provide them with this experience? Tune in to find out.

By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov·

Long Waiting Times Cost You Sales

Long waiting times and their effect on sales: why customers' boredom equals less profit for your business, and how to improve your failing queuing strategy.

By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov·

Excellent Tasting Experience From Plate by Plate

Plate by Plate, an annual tasting event, not only promotes often-neglected voices of its local community but also offers exceptional visitor experience.

By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov·

12 Dos and Don'ts of Effective Queuing

Queuing would be so much easier if there was a list of rules on what (not) to do. Oh wait, there it is — our manual for effective customer queuing.

By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov·

Disney and the Art of Queuing

As an entertainment empire, Disney knows a thing or two on how to keep customers happy and engaged despite long wait times. Take a cue from the Big Mouse.

By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov·

EyeSite Gives You the Best Eye Care Experience

Good customer service is as important in the eye care industry as it is in retail. Is your eye care business ready to provide great patient experience?

By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov·

GeekHampton Retail Queue Management Solution

GeekHampton uses Qminder retail queue management to improve in-store customer experiences and better serve its visitors.

By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov·

Santa Photography Virtual Queue System

Santa photography is made easier with the Qminder queue management, and improves the waiting experience for all visitors wanting to take a photo with Santa Claus.

By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov·

How to Manage Heavy Footfall

Wanting as many customers as possible to visit your store is a monkey's paw wish. You can't handle heavy foot traffic — unless you follow these steps.

By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov·

4 Reasons Your Customer Service Strategy Isn't Working

Have your customer service efforts been tanking lately? Identify one of 4 reasons why your customer service strategy isn't working anymore.

By Hyun Lee Hyun Lee·

How the In-Store Customer Experience Affects the Bottom Line

The in-store customer experience can make or break a business. Learn how you can drive more sales and get customers to return with these tips.

By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov·

What It Means to Be Customer-Centric

What does it truly look like when you put your customer first? What customer wants and what you want is not mutually exclusive when you're customer-centric.

By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov·

How to Use Footfall Analytics to Improve Customer Service

Footfall analytics is a cornerstone of any successful business. How else can you improve your customer service unless you rely on hard numbers.

By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov·

Queuing Theory as Applied to Customer Service

What are the types of customer behavior? How can you improve your customer service? These are the questions you can answer by studying queuing theory.

By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov·

Customer Feedback as a Way to Great Customer Experience

For a business, nothing is more valuable than customers leaving honest feedback about service. Customer feedback is the best way to evaluate your success.

By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov·

Why Schools Need Queue Management

From enrollment to admission office, schools have problems with managing queues. Can a queuing solution help with that? It's time for a lesson on queuing.

By Hyun Lee Hyun Lee·

The Impact of Poor Customer Service on Retail

89% of consumers stop doing business with a company due to bad customer service. Still think you can keep ignoring the impact of poor customer service?

By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov·

How Retail Benefits From Amazing Customer Experience

Why should you reduce wait time and build amazing experiences for your customers? There are two major benefits to improving your customer loyalty...

By Hyun Lee Hyun Lee·

Qminder Wins Awards from FinancesOnline

Qminder wins two awards from FinancesOnline - one of the biggest B2B and SaaS review platform. With our exceptional UX, we won the hearts from both our own customers and from the reviewers.

By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov·

The Psychology of Queuing As a Key to Reducing Wait Time

How to reduce wait time for your customers? First, understand the psychology of queues. There are a lot of unspoken rules about queuing...

By Hyun Lee Hyun Lee·

Tavex Exchange Retail Queue Management

Tavex uses the Qminder queue management to stand out from the crowd, and to manage all incoming visitors to their retail exchange offices.

By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov·

7 Types of People in a Queue

What makes queues attract all kinds of weirdos? There's always a slow one, a grumpy one, a sneaky one... Have you seen all 7 types of queuing people?

By Hyun Lee Hyun Lee·

How to Reduce Anxiety in Your Patients

Wondering how you can reduce anxiety in patients? Here are some easy ways to improve patient experience and reduce patient anxiety.

By Hyun Lee Hyun Lee·

Christensen’s Plant Retail Queue Management

Christensen’s Plant & Hardscape Centers uses Qminder to manage their queues. Managing customer queues has never been so easy.

By Hyun Lee Hyun Lee·

Lancaster Archery Supply Retail Queue Management

Lancaster Archery Supply retail store uses Qminder queue management solution.

By Aubrey Yung Aubrey Yung·

What Are the Worst Times to Visit a Hospital?

What are the worst times to visit a hospital? Just like retail, hospitals can experience an overflow of visitors. But there is a way to solve this...

By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov·

The Best Times to Visit a Hospital

What are the best times to visit a hospital? Your patients don't want to spend their time in long queues, so make your hospital a better place to visit.

By Hyun Lee Hyun Lee·

Why Hospital Sign-In Sheets Are Not Effective

Many hospitals are still using sign-in forms for patient registration. Is there a good alternative to paper sign-in sheets? There is a time-saving way...

By Hyun Lee Hyun Lee·

A Hume Makes Online & Offline Shopping Seamless

Customer service values that historically allowed them to compete against countless competitors. Is your business set up to fight for another century?

By Hyun Lee Hyun Lee·

Using Queue Management System for Sales and Data

Using a Queue Management System can bring amazing sales insights and customer data. Learn how to use the software to bring results.

By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov·

Ravensbourne College Queue Management

Ravensbourne College uses Qminder queue management solution. Find out how they manage the waiting list for 4,000 pieces of equipment.

By Hyun Lee Hyun Lee·

Cure 4 The Kids Foundation Queue Management

Cure 4 The Kids Foundation uses Qminder to manage their queues. Patients wait in line until receptionists call for triage.

By Hyun Lee Hyun Lee·

Lehman Pipe & Plumbing Retail Queue Management

Lehman Pipe & Plumbing Supply uses Qminder to manage their queues. Qminder also provides retail analytics behind each location.

By Rauno Rüngas Rauno Rüngas·

Why Do People Queue Before Boarding Flights

Why do people queue up before boarding flights? Airlines can manage waiting lines better for everyone.

By Hyun Lee Hyun Lee·

Why It's Crucial To Greet Customers

The simplest and best way to increase sales is to greet every customer.

By Hyun Lee Hyun Lee·

How does wireless queue management system work?

We explain how wireless waiting line and queue management systems work. Learn about waiting line management and customer experience management.

By Hyun Lee Hyun Lee·

How to know if your pop up shop was a success

Get the retail metrics from technology to understand if your pop up shop was a success. From foot traffic to sales.

By Kristaps Grinbergs Kristaps Grinbergs·

Excellent customer service at Verizon

Verizon Wireless uses tablet based queue management system by Qminder. Managing foot traffic of the #1 retailer in the USA.

By Kristaps Grinbergs Kristaps Grinbergs·

Carrier Enterprise: Enhanced Service Quality Using Qminder Queue Management

Carrier Enterprise is a HVAC systems company. Find out why Qminder is their choice of waiting line management system.

By Kristaps Grinbergs Kristaps Grinbergs·

Tele2 improves new client centers using Qminder

Latvian telecom Tele 2 uses SaaS queue management system by Qminder. A telecom retail office receives a lot of foot traffic. How do they handle the queues?

By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov·

Web-Based Queue Management

Easy to use SaaS web-based queue management system by Qminder. No downloads, no software, easy for everyone.

By Rauno Rüngas Rauno Rüngas·

Qminder Queue Management System Using Printer Tickets

Star Micronics AsuraCPRNT printers are supported by Qminder waiting line management system.

By Rauno Rüngas Rauno Rüngas·

Easy Qminder Set Up with Bouncepad

Qminder queue management system recommends Bouncepad as a visitor sign in kiosk.

By Rauno Rüngas Rauno Rüngas·

Where do people wait in South Korea?

Smartphone based queue management system lets you tell where you hate to wait, even in South Korea.

By Rauno Rüngas Rauno Rüngas·

Why we are doing this?

Line waiting management solution Qminder is part of Seedcamp family. We do this to eliminate lines.

By Rauno Rüngas Rauno Rüngas·

All is fair in love, war and Garage48

Qminder won Garage48. Here is our quick overview of Qminder's first 48 hours.

By Rauno Rüngas Rauno Rüngas·

Hello, world! Starting a Queue Management System

Qminder queue management system is available to everybody. Because in the end, everybody freaking hates to wait.

By Rauno Rüngas Rauno Rüngas·

startupnow - Insights from the 2011 Seedcamp teams

Qminder featured at StartupNow. Insights from the 2011 Seedcamp teams including GrabCAD.